ANDY NEWS JUNE 2000
4 June: You Are The Greatest Pride In My Life---#9 on S'pore Top 20 chart! 2nd time on the chart, S'pore fans please continue to vote these 5 months!
Date: 7 June 00
Source: Apple Daily
Headline: 4 Heavenly Kings have their own way of protecting their love lives, Andy's g-f has a happy life
Andy's relationship with the M'sian girl Miss Zhu is almost an open secret, though Andy did not openly declare their relationship, but from the way he said, it is like he has admitted it silently, the outsiders also accept Miss Zhu as the lady behind Andy, these few years Zhu has stayed in Kalodi Hill, to take care of Andy's daily life, the 2 lovebirds has a happy life together.
Source: The Sun
Headline: Known each other for 10 over years, relationship complicated & confusing, Andy secret lover Amy Tang exposed
In March this year, the media received a fax exposing Andy has a secret g-f of 15 years named Amy Tang, they had cohabitated for some time. Andy reply was denial, claiming he knows many Amy, he had to see the photo to be sure. Amy when contacted admitted knowing Andy, the rest she refused to answer! Lately this news has some great developments, other than her photos were exposed, as her relationship with Andy is under too much pressure, she has decided to escape to other places, she said, "I will leave this week! I won't contact Andy in future!"
In '86 before Amy left for studies in Australia, she has already known Andy, who was not too famous yet, in these 15 years together, they have frequent quarrels, Andy always gave in & consoled her. After '96 when Amy came back to HK, their relationship became closer, they tired to cohabit for a while. Amy herself can walk in & out of Andy's residence freely, but as Andy becomes more & more popular, worried that the love-life will affect his career, also Amy is very career-minded, their love life is kept under wrap to outsiders! The Sun reporter ever contacted Amy, she said, "I can only say I know him for 15 years! I am not from the showbiz, I dont have to give an answer! He is from showbiz, but he chose not to tell!"
'Just who is the third party'
Other than Amy, Andy also has a rumoured g-f Zhu Liqian. On this Amy ever told her friend, "Just who is the third party! I wont disclose this to the media! Because as if 2 ladies fighting for a man, very ugly!" After Andy had got Best Actor Award, he wished Amy will stop work, & concentrate on taking care of the house, with this Amy is not happy. Also Amy had responsed to the reporters questions, this had made Andy unhappy. Said Amy," I dont wish you reporters cannot get news! So I answer you! But he doesnt wish I answer, so in future I wont tell him! Rather than to make him angry!"
'Wont contact him again'
After 15 years still bearing no fruit, plus being exposed by the media lately! Amy cannot stand the pressure, she decided to back out, sighed Amy, "The reporters are one of my stress! The rest I dont wish to say, no matter what I will leave this week! I wont be back in future! I wont contact him either!"
The Sun had received a fax from a Mr. Tan who is staying next door to Andy, he said he had seen Amy in & out of Andy's house frequently, & both of them were seen hand-in-hand. Lately Amy's figure seems to have change, she had indicated to Mrs. Tan that she is pregnant! On this Amy replied, "Whether if there is baby I know the best! (Isn't it unfair to the baby if no status is given to the baby, if you dont disclose it?) That does not mean there will be status after the baby is born!" There is rumour that this is Amy's 2nd pregnancy, the first child already 1 & a half year old.
Rumoured both of them already have a child
Amy's first baby is a boy, was born 1 1/2 year ago in Australia. As both parents are very busy, the boy is being taken care of by relatives, only during weekends he is taken back by Amy if she is in HK. It was also rumoured that in order for Andy to see this small boy more often, he has planned to buy a house nearby for Amy & this small boy to stay.
In love with Zhu Liqian for 9 years
The rumour of Andy & Zhu Liqian has been around for 8 to 9 years, it was rumoured that Andy & Zhu were secretly married & have a child. Until milliennium, Andy was exposed to be still in contact with Zhu Liqian. Other than appearing in Andy's residence, Zhu Liqian helps to take care of Andy's daily activities, Andy's plane tickets overseas were all arranged by her tour company.
Actually the ladies beside Andy have been many, Yu Ge-xuan, Zhu Liqian, Cherie Cheung, Anita Mui, Rosumund Kwan, ....had been rumoured. But the only one so far admitted by Andy is only Yu Ge-xuan so far......
Date: 6 June 00
Report of Andy China Concert Tour from andylau.com
4 June---Title: Trailing---One car one day to reach Fozhou
Today, Andy together with the troupe, was faced with a great challenge --from Shantou to Fozhou by car. As the journey took 8 hours, they had to set off very early in the morning.
Though the road was very winding, everyone had his own way of whiling the time away, such as sleeping & play games. In this long journey, thay's how Andy at his special seat, spent his time: 1)Short nap 2)play digital games.
After a tiring long journey, the group finally reached Fozhou 'Hot Spring' Hotel in the night. The massive luggage occupied the whole lobby. Andy who arrived later invited large groups of reporters & fans, the place was packed to fullest.
After such a long journey, Andy appeared tired, he returned to his room to rest.
3 June---Title: Trailing---Andy's heat wave, exploding Shantou
After Hangzhou concert, Andy arrived in Shantou. The weather is sunny & clear, its temp also reached a record high, maybe was the heat wave brought by Andy! At a tepm of 34C, Andy was not fearful of the heat, he rehearsed wholeheartedly. As in Hangzhou, he tucked a towel at this back below his t-shirt to absorb the sweat. After one round of practice, everyone couldn't bear with the heat, many began the daring act, the dancers who need to exhaust most energy, began to bear the top & wore the bare minimum. later the musicians, the backup singers took off clothes too or armed with a towel. The concert producer Polly & music producer Ms chow were panting because of heat! Andy also gulped water, exposed a hand, & even the legs, to counter the heat & complete the rehearsal.
As the weather is hot, the hawkers nearby sold mainly drinks & fans for the audience. Many took vantage spots beside the Stadium early to watch concert for free.
At the start of concert, Andy as usual, captured the hearts of fans with his hot songs & dances. The scene, ticket sale claimed to be only 20,000, actually had an audience of nearing 50,000. The audience went high with Andy's performance.
Evryone was warm, Andy accepted the many gifts from fans. The special scene being when Andy in a flowing white gown, was singing Water Of Forgetness, a fan presented him with a stock of Lily, it was perfectly matching, Andy sang with the flower on his hand. Andy used the doll presented to him by the fans to joke with the fans, he wanted the doll to be the in-charge, make sure the fans sing along with him, the scene was v interesting & warm.
To reciprocate audience's enthusiasm, Andy had a special performance, including standing at the elevated lift to view the panorama of the concert, video the scene, & dedicated a special Hokkien song 'Strike hard If You want To Win' to them, this song has never been sang before. He even jumped down from a height rapidly to get very close to the fans suddenly. Andy added warmth to the concert, under this steaming atmosphere, the concert was completed successfully! End of concert heralded a huge traffic jam in Shantou. Andy's heat is just irrespressible!
Diary from andylau.com
4/6---Long & difficult journey from Shantou to Fozhou, before setting off asked many people, some said 4 hours, some said 5, some said 6, admist many questions we set off.
I brought along my favourite pillow, at the initial few hours, just couldnt get to sleep, as the road was just too rugged & uneven. After that was a smooth road, could sleep, thought could reach already, but shook for hours & hours, finally reached Fozhou.
Later I found out this journey, occupied a full 7 hour of my life, with this tumultuous 7 hours, I learn everything must experience personally, better than asking others! Andy
3/6---Today concert made me feel vexed. Actually afternoon already started, the weather was v hot, at the rehearsal, lots of uniformed youth densely packed the pathways to watch.
Until concert started, we sold 20,000 tickets, but the nos of audience was at least 40,000 over, & they all gathered in front of the stage, very noisy, made me difficult to concentrate. Luckily I composed fast, the scene was quite disorderly, but atmosphere was v good! Hope next time can have a concert with good atmosphere & order !
Thanks to all who support me always! Thanks to Jinan concert friends! Thanks to Shenyang concert friends! Thanks to Qingdao concert friends! Thanks to Hangzhou concert friends! Thanks to Shantou concert friends! Andy
Headline/Source: Andy being protected as if facing big enemy, passed by bandits infested area (Oriental Daily)
Andy outing alike a President (Show 8)
Andy status fast coming up behind Li ka-shing?!
Andy is busy with his concert in Maunland China. After Shantou, he had to go Fozhou by road which take many hours. The route is rumoured to have mountain bandits. CCT Multimedia boss was woried for Andy's safty, he rent a van specially for Andy, & insisted on employing two Gurkha soldiers as close bodyguards. Andy was uneasy with the Gurkans, as they locked all doors the moment they are up on the vehicle, it made the atmosphere tense, as if faced with a war. An additional bodyguard was emplyed to protect Andy when he is in Fozhou. Andy had his eyes shut, so as not to have his mood affected by these 3 persons
Other than this, CCT boss suggested to Andy to employ 2 English soldiers to protect him when he is back in HK, the boss feels that Andy status is alike Li ka-shing, must have bodyguards day & night. On the boss concern, Andy said, "Too excessive lah. maybe can asked my 2 assistants to paint face black & feinge as bodyguards! (Joking). The boss told him not to joke.
Source: Oriental Daily
Headline: Again being used to sell birds' nest
Andy & Sammi movie clips was used for free to advertise chickens, now before this is settled, another one arises.
A co selling birds nest has put up the picture of Andy & Sammi to advertise for its products at the opening of its branch shop.
Andy in the trunk call replied, "I've seen the newspapers, have seeen the ad, I dont wish to reply now, not sure why after selling chicken now become selling birs nest. Shall talk abt it after the concrt tour."....
Source: Apple Daily
Headline: Derek Yee worriedhe may upset Andy's fans
End of July, Derek Yee will be the producer of the movie 'Heaven Chance', Andy's 100th movie.
He was editing the script yesterday, this movie ia abt a Thai boxer. Derek said, "At the moment I am worried that Andy will be over exhausted in boxing training, he will lose weight, during filming in Thailand in July, the weather is v hot, it is calorie exhausting, it is v difficult to put on weight. I am worried Andy will lose weight, though he can withstand the tough sessions, his fans will not excuse me."....
Date: 5 June 00
(See video clips of Andy's interview in Shantou at andylau.com)
Headline/Source: Anita Mui gets nearer to Andy Lau (Wen Wei Po)
Rumoured Anita leaving Star East to join andylau.com, Andy welcomes Anita to join (Show 8)
Rumoured Anita lost interest with Star East, move over to andylau.com to help Andy with a net school (Oriental Daily)
Recently, it was rumoured that many StarEast partners have lost interest with its investments & Anita Mui has called it quit, StarEast has benefitted only the bigger investers..... Anita contract with the present co is expiring soon, she has the ambition to have her own career.
It was rumoured that she will join andylau.com which is a joint venture between Andy & CCT multimedia. She will also have her own co to produce albums but will give BMG the right to release.
Andy who is now in Shandou was asked on this matter. He said he knew Anita leaving StarEast from the newspapers. He is not sure if Anita would join him but will welcome her with open arms if it is true.
Andy disclosed that his dotcom will have new developments in the near future, at the end of June he will set up a big school on the web to nurture newcomers & create Stars of tomorrow. Details will be release then.
Isn't he wary of countering StarEast? Andy replied that StarEast is a marketable big business co, they do business with the artistes who sign up, andylau.com is not on market yet, they dont give shares to those who join, their aim is to nurture newcomers...
Andy had his concert in Shantou 2 nights ago, only 20,000 tickets were sold, but finally 45,000 audience were allowed in. Many climbed on top of Fireengines to see the concert for free...
Date: 4 June 00
Headline/Source: Andy in full force with staging of a drama, will stay in the entertainment circle till old (Ming Pao)
Andy has his wish of staging a drama materialised (Sing Tao)
Andy plans to hold first stage drama at Peoples' Hall, invested 40 million on preparations (Oriental Daily)
Andy has received many accolades in the music circle, he has his wish full-filled this year by clinching Best Actor award, followed by the launching of his own dotcom & Team Work Productions, does Andy have any more wish at the moment?
In the Commercial Radio station interview yesteday, Andy said his wishes his company can sign on 8 tp 10 newcomers, the signing of contract is v simple, the person need not be a handsome guy, at the moment he has chosen 3 out of the 300 entries, 2 males & 1 female.
Other than this, his other wish is to stage a drama, it seems this wish can also be materialised soon. For the past few years, he has been privately preparing for this huge project, the script is already ready. the earliest date of release of this news will be 3 months later.
This will be a Mandarin drama, based on a love story. Initial preparatory cost is already a whopping sum of HK 40 million.
Andy will play the male lead, artistes for all the other roles have not not been finalised yet.
Andy is taking this project seriously. Earlier in the year he has been shuttling between China & UK to seek the opinions & help from the renowned professionals. To make sure the drama is of international standard, he has employed the help of the renowned playwright from UK,Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is alos the man behind "Phantom Of The Opera' & '??'.
The drama will have the debut in Beijing People's Hall. This Hall is usually the venue for international conferences, president Jiang Ziming will be invited to the show.
It is said BMG manager, Mr. Yu Bing-han, who has always take care of Andy's album release in BMG, has resigned from his post to go to Beijing, because of this mega project. Mr.Yu was contacted, he admitted that he has resigned, but he is posted to Beijing because Andy's co New medoly has set up a branch in Beijing. Regarding the drama, he wont comment as he did not hear the radio interview.
Andy has set himself big plans, he said even when he is old, he will remain in the entertainment circle, amybe he become a scriptwriter, or a director. He said Li Ka-shing even though rich is still working, he does not wish to be like Chow Yin Fatt who will sit on the rocking chair when old. Andy said he will relax too, he like sunny beach the most. Some people commented that he is rich but does not know how to enjoy life. Andy disagrees, he said the most important thing is to be comfortable, even though he is sitting on a $300 rocking chair, there is no problem with it.
It was said Andy's dotcom worth 10 billion on the market. Andy said he is not aware of this, but if it is true, as he has 60% share, he will pocket 6 billion. Asked what he will do with 6 billion? Andy replied he will invest all on producing movies. Though he had lost money before, he is now more confident & has learned.
Andy has settled all the debts for Team Work last 2 years & he is more free now to do things he likes.
On his love life, Andy will still keep mum abt it, he said this is the gossip of the tabloid, he prefers not to talk on this.
Source: Oriental Daily
Andy selected Tokako Tokiwa as wife, re-launces Team Work to film a Thai boxing movie
After filming HK movie Moonlight Express, Tokako Tokiwa will have a chance to film HK movie again, she will film a movie to be directed by Li Ren-gan, debut movie of Andy's Team Work Productions. She will act as Andy's long lost wife, Andy will appear as a Thai boxer for the first time.
After coacted with Leslie Cheung in Moonlight Express, Takako shows an interest to film HK movies. Her popularity has increased greatly after her role with ??? in a Japanese movie. She has gained the liking of HK moviegoers too, under some arrangement, she was approached regarding this role, she agrees wholeheartedly, she will accept the role if time & script are suitable.
In this mivie, Takako met Thai Boxer in Japan, she was later pregant, but for some reasons they lost contact, but met again in Thailand. As Andy will act as a famous Thai boxer, shooting location will be in Thailand.
The reporter contacted the organiser of this movie yesterday, she said she had been to Thailand recently to work on the script, but everything is still at the initial stage, as the original plan was to shoot in Japan, but the production cost is v high, so the whole plot was brought to be filmed in Thailand. The story that was to be shot in Japan has to be re-written. The original section for Takako to film in Japan has to change. But they will still prefer to cooperate with Takako, as to whether Andy will act as a boxer has to be re-confirmed after the script is ready, Andy has read it then is considered fixed. After all Andy is the one who invests, this is the debut movie for Team Work, he is very anxious, he has seeked the opinion of many, many felt Andy as boxer role is suitable.
Source: Show 8
Headline: Jenny Tseng praised Andy is generous, does not harbour ill-feelings because of the flyers
...Jenny Tseng concert organiser had sent out flyers to smear Andy's concert so as to boost their ticket sale. The reporters had made a survey & found out that true enough ticket sale to Jenny's concert was not satisfactory, only abt 70 % was sold. Jenny when contacted said she was not aware of the war between the organisers, she said she wont be embarassed to meet Andy, as Andy is a generous & is a gentleman.....
Source: Apple Daily
Headline: Lone man single lady together in a room, Andy resists temptation of Liang Yi-ling
Andy this lone man, when faced with the seductive Liang Yi-ling, together in a room, still not moved by her even though she tried hard to seduce him.
The movie 'Needing You' will be release at the same time as blockbusters such as Crouch Tiger & Hidden Dragon. Johnny To said he is confident with the movie. he praised Andy & Sammi's acting skill, which has improved greatly, he looks up to them.
In this movie, Andy who was divorced from his wife, continues to woo girls. Sammi who is working under him, has the bad impression that he is a lecher. But finally both develope fond feelings for each other.
At the interview, Andy said, after he has feelings for Sammi, his ex-wife, Liang Yi-ling still looks him up & wanted to seduce him, but because he loves Sammi, so though together in a room, nothing has happened.....
Source: The Sun
Relationship is always good with Mainland
Andy has quite a nos of TV serials being shown in Mainland China. In '96 Andy sang the song Chinese, this has won the favour of many Mainlanders. Though his has some problems with the learning of Change-face, his image is not at all affected. This May, he had attended Special Olympics Charity Show with Arnold in Beijing, folowed by his Concert Tour in China, he has broken the record of the limitations set by the mainland in the performance, he could continue with his HK concert style by dancing initimately with the female dancers.
Report on Andy China Concert Tour from andylau.com
Title: Andy's arrived in Shantou with style
2/6---Shantou is a city in Guang Dong province. The weather is alike HK---scorching hot. Andy concert in Shantou has increased the local temperature further, the advertising posters were already up all over the streets in the city, the hotel where Andy is staying has hung up a welcoming banner across the street & another 20-storey tall congratualtory banner, it is indeed a very striking landmark in the city.
When it was known that Andy would arrive today, many fans stationed at the hotel entrance to greet him. To maintain order, almost all the staff in the hotel was called up to stand guard, the staff plus the fans there jammed up the entrance !
When Andy arrived, everybedy rushed forward, the situation still turned disorderly, after much difficulties, Andy managed to reach his room for a rest.
Soon Shantou Mayor arrived to pay Andy a personal visit. They greeted each other, the Mayor gave Andy moral support. Andy has won the love of Shantou higher level official & its residents, it is no wonder he can receive such a grandour welcome!
Title: 'Songs of Hangzhou' in Andy China Concert Tour
1/6---Andy Concert Tour had reached Shantou. Which ever station he goes, a heated Andy wave will be created, in evey station there is some speciality, for example at the last Hangzhou station, there are many momorable moments, let's recollect here:
Water Of Forgetfulness
Hangzhou girls are known to be v gentle & refine, this becomes obviuos at the concert tour. In almost all the places that Andy appeared, there would be some girls shedding tears for him, from the moment he stepped out of the plane, in the hotel, at the rehearsal, at the concert, waiting, there will be fans shedding 'Unforgettable Water---Tears, this proves Hangzhou girls are v passionate & gentle!
The Merry Monkey (Kai Xin De Ma-Lou)
As the venue was at city center this time, the residents around the area, all crowded at the glass windows or roof-top of the surrounding buildings to watch concert for free. Even at the rehearsal, some climbed over the gate of the stadium to watch Andy.
Andy's performance was peppered with much high-risk acts, he climbed high & low, went thro' bars, he made everyone gasped. It had even invited a 'thrashing' from the producer, who forbid this 'Merry Monkey' to venture out too much next time!
Pretence
Whenever & wherever Andy goes, there will be large groups of fans chasing him, this time in Hangzhou, they had thought of a way to couter the fans, they started by closing the roads, from a busy street, strictly no entry to public, this effectively stop the fans from chasing Andy with cars. Then they used disguised method, a big saloon was driven to distract the attention, then they used a small oridinary police car secretly ferried Andy thro' a pulled down shop to the stadium.
Only You In Heart
The way Hangzhou fans loved Andy is not only evident during the concert, from the daily clothing & the sourviners sold, can see the distintive side, telling Andy:--- Only You In Heart .
Diary from andylau.com
2/6---Today eat vegetarian food, not enough time for breakfast after waking up, because had to set off to Shantou immediately. Actually could set off at 4 or 5 pm, but those peole around me who care, told me this road is not v safe, so must set off in the day time.
The company sent '??security' to protect, after a 4-hour journey reached Shantou, quite relaxed. What happened on the way, couldn't be said with a word or two, because I was fast asleep on the way!
Any speciality on the way, if I have a chance to pass by this road again, I will tell you! Andy
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